Bali United Thrash Persijap 6-1 as Dutch Forward Van der Sande Scores Hat-Trick

On the night of October 10, 2026, local club Bali United secured a decisive 6-1 victory over Persijap Jepara in the fourth round of Indonesia's Super League 2026-2027, played at Kapten I Wayan Dipta Stadium in Gianyar, Bali.

Dutch forward Jort van der Sande was the standout performer of the match. After going three games without scoring this season, he broke his drought in style with a hat-trick. He opened the scoring with a header in the 38th minute, added a second goal in the 57th minute after connecting with a cross from Irfan Jaya, and completed his hat-trick in the 78th minute with a composed finish in a one-on-one situation against the goalkeeper. Goals from Remco Balk, Thijmen Goppel, and Irfan Jaya rounded out Bali United's commanding win.

After the match, Van der Sande spoke about handling the pressure of not scoring: "When you don't worry too much about scoring, you can play a bit more freely. The goals will eventually come, and for me that's the fun part of the game." Regarding fan expectations, he said he had no special message for supporters, noting that "as a forward, they expect you to score. Sometimes you do, sometimes you don't."

The match, held at one of Bali's key sporting venues, is a notable event for the island's local sports and entertainment scene, of interest to residents and visiting football fans alike.